Off Market Apr 2006 for $560K

$1,185,184

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,357/mo

•

2,340

sq ft

85 Nowell Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Beautiful center entrance Colonial in Highlands of Melrose! Pride of ownership. Entry foyer has tile and an Italian chandelier. Features include front to back living room with fireplace and built-in shelves with recessed lights and cabinets. Screened-in side porch off of living room, great for reading a book. State of the art kitchen w/Bosch dishwasher,Subzero refrigerator,convection oven, glass front cabinets, center island. Four good sized bedrooms. In-ground sprinkler system. Won't last!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,969 sq ftLot Size

$506Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kimberly Watson • Century 21 Sexton & Donohue

Bought with James Spearin • RE/MAX Real Estate Center

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•Source:MLS PIN #70342174

Redfin Estimate

$1,185,184

$625K since sold in April 2006$25K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.1% higher than the average sale price ($996K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,100,000
A
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SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$975,000
B
5 beds1.5 baths2,045 sq ft
92 Greenwood St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$991,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,385 sq ft
38 Morgan Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$962,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,175 sq ft
48 Spring St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$975,001
E
4 beds2 baths1,503 sq ft
18 Hanson St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$970,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,737 sq ft
1078 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176

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Market trends in 02176, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

107.0%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$980K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 85 Nowell Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70342174

Apr 28, 2006

Sold

$560,000

$239/sq ft

Mar 6, 2006

Listed

$559,900

$239/sq ft

MLS PIN #30380506

Mar 23, 2000

Sold

$360,600

$154/sq ft

Jan 23, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jan 20, 2000

Listed

$354,900

$152/sq ft

MLS PIN #30019333

Jan 20, 1995

Sold

$220,000

$94/sq ft

Dec 23, 1994

Listing Removed

—

Dec 5, 1994

Listed

$239,000

$102/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 16, 1989

Sold

$220,000

$94/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,625 (−0.3%)

$510,500 + $461,700

$972,200

2024

$9,654 (+5.8%)

$510,500 + $461,700

$972,200

2023

$9,128 (+3.6%)

$455,300 + $420,700

$876,000

2022

$8,812 (+5.1%)

$427,700 + $406,000

$833,700

2021

$8,387 (−0.9%)

$386,300 + $379,600

$765,900

2020

$8,463 (+12.0%)

$386,300 + $379,600

$765,900

2019

$7,559

$349,000 + $350,300

$699,300

2018

$7,564 (+3.9%)

$317,300 + $350,300

$667,600

2017

$7,282 (+7.2%)

$303,500 + $313,600

$617,100

2016

$6,790 (−0.6%)

$289,700 + $261,000

$550,700

2015

$6,830 (+0.2%)

$275,900 + $251,100

$527,000

2014

$6,815 (+2.8%)

$262,100 + $251,100

$513,200

2013

$6,628 (+2.1%)

$262,100 + $246,600

$508,700

2012

$6,491 (+2.4%)

$262,100 + $246,600

$508,700

2011

$6,338 (+5.5%)

$262,100 + $246,600

$508,700

2010

$6,006 (+6.2%)

$262,100 + $235,500

$497,600

2009

$5,653

$262,100 + $235,500

$497,600

Tax history for 85 Nowell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,625 (−0.3%)

$510,500 + $461,700

$972,200

2024

$9,654 (+5.8%)

$510,500 + $461,700

$972,200

2023

$9,128 (+3.6%)

$455,300 + $420,700

$876,000

2022

$8,812 (+5.1%)

$427,700 + $406,000

$833,700

2021

$8,387 (−0.9%)

$386,300 + $379,600

$765,900

2020

$8,463 (+12.0%)

$386,300 + $379,600

$765,900

2019

$7,559

$349,000 + $350,300

$699,300

2018

$7,564 (+3.9%)

$317,300 + $350,300

$667,600

2017

$7,282 (+7.2%)

$303,500 + $313,600

$617,100

2016

$6,790 (−0.6%)

$289,700 + $261,000

$550,700

2015

$6,830 (+0.2%)

$275,900 + $251,100

$527,000

2014

$6,815 (+2.8%)

$262,100 + $251,100

$513,200

2013

$6,628 (+2.1%)

$262,100 + $246,600

$508,700

2012

$6,491 (+2.4%)

$262,100 + $246,600

$508,700

2011

$6,338 (+5.5%)

$262,100 + $246,600

$508,700

2010

$6,006 (+6.2%)

$262,100 + $235,500

$497,600

2009

$5,653

$262,100 + $235,500

$497,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,245

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1710258S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,340
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Lead Paint: Yes

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,095.23
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: East Highland to Henry to Nowell Road
UnparsedAddress: 85 Nowell Road, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,245
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1710258S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Mirror Over Fireplace In Living Room
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.4mi

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Melrose, MA • 02176

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.13M – $1.36M

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Home values near 85 Nowell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Nowell Rd, Wakefield, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4224 Sq. Ft.	$1,458,181
73 Nowell Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1928 Sq. Ft.	$1,037,656

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Nowell Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,284,421
77 Nowell Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2431 Sq. Ft.	$1,041,505

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Nowell Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$877,619
70 Morgan St, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,650

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